Aviation Senior Project Manager

Ardurra; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Competitive compensation

Family-like culture

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Aviation Senior Project Manager to oversee airport design and construction projects. This role involves managing teams, mentoring staff, and interfacing with clients, ensuring project success across various aviation-related assignments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer's license, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay and flexible options, including remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation sector projects.
• Professional Engineer’s license required.
• Experience in airport design and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects involving airport design and planning.
• Guiding and coordinating with multiple departments.
• Developing proposals for aviation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Aviation Senior Project Manager

Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in the Pacific Northwest! This exciting opportunity is available in multiple locations, including Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Spokane, WA; Coeur d’Alene, ID; Boise, ID; and Cody, WY. We offer relocation assistance and a signing bonus to help make your transition seamless. For experienced professionals, this position is available on a hybrid or fully remote basis, giving you the flexibility to work where you thrive while contributing to impactful aviation projects.

Ardurra offers a Relocation Assistance and/or a Signing Bonus for qualified individuals!

Primary Function

Ardurra is looking for an Aviation Client Services Manager/Project Manager for our growing aviation group. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing projects and serving as a client manager for airport design and construction projects within specific regions. You will provide mentoring to junior staff, QA/QC, and pursue relationships with existing and potential clients. Your workload will span project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, financial planning, legislative strategy, land acquisition, and design phasing, and you will be heavily involved from design to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing projects involving development of detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates for airports and a variety of other aviation related projects
• Develop proposals as required in response to requests for proposals/qualifications and help identify teaming opportunities
• Guide, direct, and coordinate with multiple departments and/or sub-consultants for multi-discipline projects
• Create, calibrate, modify, and suggest alternatives for plans, and interpret and communicate the results to others
• Perform communication and business development duties with current and potential clients
• Serve as supervisor and mentor to junior staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience designing and delivering projects in the aviation sector
• Professional Engineer’s license
• Experience in airport design, construction administration, and project management
• Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and the FAA grant process
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and mentor existing staff and develop new staff as needed to support growth of the aviation group
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented individual with the ability to work on challenging projects in a team environment

Salary Range

$140K to $180K (DOE)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle
• Ability to travel for site visits, client meetings, etc.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.